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Louie Gohmert: It is my understanding these things are reserved for the states and the people to do.

On the recordMarch 25, 2009
It is my understanding these things are reserved for the states and the people to do.
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Louie Gohmert
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Gohmert argues that certain responsibilities should remain with the states, not the federal government.

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